In a major political gesture, Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to announce the opening of a new safe route for Indian pilgrims visiting Kailash and Mansarovar in Tibet via Sikkim during his forthcoming visit to India.
Besides a package of major investments, Xi may announce the opening of the route sought by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their first meeting in Fortaleza in Brazil in July this year.
Chinese officials say the proposal is under serious consideration.
All announcements including the quantum of investments China plans to make in India are expected to be announced during Xi’s visit planned for the third week of this month.